“There is absolutely no conflict of interest. I resigned from the IPL governing council earlier. I have spoken to the CoA too before committing myself to the role,” Ganguly told PTI. (ALSO READ: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals as advisor)

He has been an administrator for more than five years now but contributing in technical matters and strategy is what excites him the most.

“I am feeling very excited. Always wanted to return to cricket. You can say I am a happy man,” Ganguly, who had captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and now defunct Pune Warriors in the cash-rich league, said.